The shape of Lyon Rugby’s season will hinge on conversion: turning territory into points, and close games into wins. A 10–2–14 return last year offered enough film to target fixes and a core that has shown it can respond.

The club’s recent European results show a knack for knockout rhythm. That pedigree can steady league form when schedules tighten.

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Supporters at Gerland have seen incremental growth each winter; pushing that trend earlier could prove decisive.

And there’s always a history thread to pull when Lyon builds momentum.

Back-to-Back Titles…in the 1930s

Lyon won the French Championship in 1932 and 1933, a distinction that still resonates while the modern squad chases a new era of silverware.

European Breakthrough

The club captured the EPCR Challenge Cup in 2022 and reached the final again in 2025, underscoring a capacity to thrive in elimination rugby.

International Blend

The roster mixes French stalwarts with imports, including back-rower Sam Simmonds and Fijian back Iosefo Masi, complementing playmakers such as Baptiste Couilloud.

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